When assessing a client's muscle strength using the Lovett scale, the nurse finds the client has no joint motion with palpable contraction of the muscle. Which grade does the nurse assign to the client based on this finding?

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The Lovett scale is used to grade muscle strength, and a grade of "Trace" is assigned when there is no joint motion but a palpable contraction of the muscle can be felt. This indicates a very low level of muscle strength.

When Assessing a Client's Muscle Strength Using the Lovett Scale